The US government is facing a government shutdown ahead of the new fiscal year. Here's what you need to know. The US federal government is at risk of shutting down on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, if Congress fails to approve a new budget. In the ongoing budget negotiations between the parties, Republicans have proposed extending current spending levels until November 21, while Democrats have offered a proposal that would impose additional health care regulations and limits on President Donald Trump's ability to block funding.